Sl No TESTS BASIC LEVEL STD. LEVEL ADV. LEVEL
         
A THEORY TEST X X X
  Theory question papers to be objective type with four ( 4 ) possible answers.      
  For Basic and Standard level 50 questions to have ( 1 ) right answer. For advanced  level      
  40 questions to have one right answer and 10 questions to have 2 right answers.      
  Total 50 questions x 2 marks each  = 100 marks 100 100 100
  Pass marks 65 65 65
         
B PRACTICAL TESTS      
  1.  Plate and Pipe  Butt / fillet welds metrology –    To size the important weld geometry  parameters X    
  2.   Macro examination of – Plate / pipe / fillet and butt welds – To detect discontinuities and size the same X X  
  3.   LPT & MPT of welds – To detect and size open to surface discontinuities either by carrying out LPT / MPT of weld coupons.   X  
  4.    WPS & PQR – To review and correct mistakes   X X
  5. Study and interretation of a weld drawing     X
  6.  Radiographic interpretation –  To interpret the discontinuities and evaluate the same with given acceptance criteria * for carbon and stainless steels     X
  Marks 100 100 100
  Pass Marks 65 65 65
         
C VIVA VOCE  TEST X X X
  To be conducted during or after practical      
  Marks 100 100 100
  Pass Marks 65 65 65
         
  OVERALL WEIGHTAGE      
                                Theory                   40%      
                                Practical                40%      
                                Viva Voce              20%      

Note: To obtain the certificate, a candidate is to secure minimum 65% marks in all the sections individually & 70% marks in weighted average of all the three sections (A, B & C) mentioned above.